Activities Assistant, Memory Care

carltonseniorliving; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Raises

Anniversary Bonus

Immediate Pay

Fitness/Education Reimbursement

Complimentary employee meals

Holiday pay

Sick/Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

Job summary

Carlton Senior Living in Pleasant Hill, CA seeks an Activities Assistant to lead engaging programs for residents and support daily activities. This role involves assisting with games, music, art, and social events, fostering a welcoming environment.

The position requires compassionate, patient individuals with strong communication skills, willingness to learn Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care, and the ability to work a Thu-Mon, 10:30am-6:00pm shift in a hands-on, team‑oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old, per Title 22 requirements.
• Experience working with older adults or other vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care and Gem States.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills.
• Creativity and adaptability in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Must be computer literate for communication, scheduling, ordering, tracking, basic graphic design, and activities and outing research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents.
• Provide hands-on support during games, education programs, music sessions, art activities, social events, excursions, and more.
• Promote resident participation by creating a welcoming and encouraging environment.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity spaces, ensuring safety and accessibility for all residents.
• May assist residents with activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, escorting, transfer, meal assistance).
• Support safety protocols and emergency plans, and elopement prevention practices.
• Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents, families, and team members.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Compassionate & patient

Strong communication skills

Creativity & adaptability

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care

Scheduling software

Basic graphic design

Job description

About Us

At Carlton, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by offering personalized care and fostering a warm and supportive environment. We know it takes a special group of individuals to help our residents live their lives to the fullest, surrounded by love, kindness, and care. We believe happy employees ensure happy residents. With attractive benefits, hands‑on training, and opportunities for career advancement, we take great pride in recruiting people who embrace and embody our unique “culture of caring.”

Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living as our Activities Assistant!

Why work with us:

• Annual Raises
• Anniversary Bonus
• Immediate Pay
• Fitness/Education Reimbursement
• Complimentary employee meals
• Holiday pay
• Sick/Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

What We Are Hiring For: Thursday to Monday Full time 10:30am-6:00pm.

Pay Range: $17.50-18

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities designed to engage residents in all GEM States (Teepa Snow's model) with exciting opportunities to stimulate the mind, promote health, and enrich the soul each day.
• Provide hands‑on support during games, education programs, music sessions, art activities, social events, excursions, and more.
• Promote resident participation by creating a welcoming and encouraging environment.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity spaces, ensuring safety and accessibility for all residents.
• May assist our residents with activities of daily living that can include dressing, escorting ,transfer assistance, and meal assistance.
• Support safety protocols, emergency plans, and elopement prevention practices.
• Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents, families, and team members.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older, per Title 22 requirements
• Experience working with older adults or other vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care and Gem States.
• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic personality with strong communication skills.
• Creativity and adaptability in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Must be computer literate for communication, scheduling, ordering, tracking, basic graphic design, and activities and outing research.